"Not a knight, exactly," he said, his hand finding the back of his neck as they walked. He would at least see her safely to her destination, though he had no desire to linger and read. He was far too restless for that now. "I'm sure Robin must have mentioned at some point that I'm a prince." And future Exalt, though he still didn't know how he felt accepting the title that had belonged to his late sister.

"Currently I command a legion of assorted soldiers and fighters, called the Shepherds. We patrol the halidom and keep the common people safe from thieves, ruffians, and enemy soldiers." Maybe that would better explain why he found his swordplay so important to learn.